Norfolk approves additional fiscal 2027 pay increases
Norfolk City Council approved a compensation-plan amendment giving eligible city and constitutional-office employees total fiscal 2027 increases of 3.5% or 4%.
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VDOT announces safety improvements at Route 360 and Newland Road near Warsaw
Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2026 at the Route 360 and Route 624/Newland Road intersection in Richmond County, with a new crossover planned for westbound drivers heading toward Warsaw.
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South Franklin Street paving set to begin July 27 in Christiansburg
Paving on South Franklin Street is scheduled to begin July 27 and last approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
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Fairfax County expands Beyond the Bell care to 21 more elementary schools
Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools will expand the Beyond the Bell before- and after-school program for the 2026-27 school year.
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Pennington Gap moves forward with access-road work for proposed hotel development
Pennington Gap held a VDOT-required public hearing on a proposed right-of-way access road for a hotel planned on town-owned property, as separate redevelopment and transportation projects continue in the area.
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VA proposes Phase 5 expansion of National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a draft environmental assessment for a proposed Phase 5 expansion of the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico in Triangle, Virginia.
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Newport News moves toward vote on proposed 1% retail tax for schools
Newport News City Council has begun a referendum process for a proposed retail tax of up to 1% dedicated to school construction and major renovations.
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Richmond approves nearly $50 million Shockoe Valley street project
Richmond’s Planning Commission approved a nearly $50 million redesign for roughly half a mile of Shockoe Valley streets, preserving $33.3 million in federal funding.
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Prince William Water advances Occoquan River Crossing project with Lake Ridge interconnection option
Prince William Water’s updated project plans include a new pump at the Griffith Plant and two water-main interconnections, with Lake Ridge listed as an alternate site.
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Henrico reconsiders Lakeside redevelopment plan after resident backlash
Henrico officials are rethinking parts of a proposed 20-year Lakeside growth plan after residents pushed back on its mixed-use, walkable redevelopment approach.
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Virginia drought deepens as state tracks record-low water indicators
Virginia is averaging 7.8 inches below normal rainfall, while the Roanoke region faces emergency-level drought conditions and record-low readings in some wells.
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Virginia Regulators Put Data Centers on the Hook for Dedicated Grid Costs
A Virginia State Corporation Commission order requires data centers to pay transmission infrastructure costs used exclusively by their facilities, as the state weighs the effects of rapid industry growth on electricity customers and natural resources.
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Virginia must report on State Police budget deficits after audit requirement takes effect
Virginia’s 2026 budget language requires an audit of Virginia State Police finances, with findings due to legislative budget committees by Aug. 30, 2026.
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U.S. seizes more than 1,000 domains accused of illegally streaming 2026 World Cup matches
The Justice Department says federal agencies seized more than 1,000 internet domains used to offer unauthorized real-time streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
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Alexandria Primary Results Remain Unofficial Without City Totals
Virginia posted unofficial results for Alexandria’s Aug. 4 dual primary, but race totals, winners, turnout and certified city results were not yet available.
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Lynchburg Finishes Drilling Phase of Blackwater CSO Tunnel
Lynchburg says crews have completed drilling for the Blackwater CSO tunnel, a major wastewater project linking downtown with the CSO 52 site.
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Virginia Beach Continues Planning for Interfacility Traffic Area
Virginia Beach is weighing future uses for the Interfacility Traffic Area, but no project has been approved or funded as the master-plan update continues.
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Richmond Begins Transferring Emergency-Medical 911 Calls
Richmond began transferring emergency-medical 911 callers to the Richmond Ambulance Authority at 9 a.m. July 27 under a City Council ordinance.
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Prince George County schools set Aug. 13 registration cutoff before staff training
Prince George County Public Schools will close registration Thursday, Aug. 13, while staff complete division-wide professional development before the 2026–27 school year.
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VDOT schedules Abingdon meeting on proposed Cook Street, French Moore Boulevard extension
VDOT scheduled a July 14 public information meeting in Abingdon on a proposed extension of Cook Street and French Moore Boulevard.
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Chesapeake parents challenge Norfolk Highlands school conversion plan
Chesapeake Public Schools is considering turning Norfolk Highlands Primary into an early-learning center. Parents have raised concerns, but no final vote is documented.
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Pearisburg sets Aug. 11 hearing on electronic signs and accessory dwelling units
Pearisburg Town Council will hear public comment Aug. 11 on proposed Chapter 24 zoning amendments covering electronic signs and accessory dwelling units.